From local sweets and delicacies to ornaments, nativity scenes, and candles and other presents for those who have been very good this year, the Christmas market in the medieval town of Sant'Agata Feltria in Le Marche has absolutely everything that good little boys and girls could dream of for Christmas! Centralized in the Piazza Garibaldi and Piazza del Mercato, this ...
The Turin Christmas Market in Piazza Borga Dora features a giant Christmas tree and exhibitors selling food and other goods. On select days, there is a free shuttle bus that leaves from the center at Piazza Castello to Piazza Borga Dora. Restaurants in the surrounding area will be offering special Christmas menus. Get your FREE copy of Dream of Italy's Christmas ...
This German-inspired market on Piazza Santa Croce in Florence includes wooden houses selling crafts, food, and wine. Get your FREE copy of Dream of Italy's Christmas in Italy Guide
This Indian film festival is the largest of its kind in Italy. Events feature writers, directors, filmmakers and actors.
For the Italian-lover who can also appreciate a nice hot rod: Your prayers have been answered, in the form of the Bologna Fiere Motor Show. This international exposition features hundreds of gorgeous automobile specimens, and welcomes more than a million visitors every year. With interactive activities, appearances by motor racing champions, and even the chance to test drive some of ...
L'Artigiano in Fiera is the largest crafts exhibition in Italy, featuring furniture, jewelry, antiques, and crafts from around the world.
This festival in Perugia's historic 16th-century La Rocca Paolina fortress is the the biggest holiday market for gastronomy and artisanal products in the region of Umbria. Additional food and wine stalls will also be located throughout Perugia's historic center, and craft stalls can be found in Piazza Italia. Get your FREE copy of Dream of Italy's Christmas in Italy Guide
La Scala, Milan's world-renowned opera house, traditionally opens its season annually on December 7, Saint Ambrose's feast day. This event is a highlight for Milan's high society.
The Oh Bej! Oh Bej! fair (which translates to "so nice! so nice!") is held each year in the area surrounding Sforza Castle on the feast day of Saint Ambrose, Milan's patron saint. At the fair, visitors can find an ancient Christmas market offering sweets and great Christmas shopping. Get your FREE copy of Dream of Italy's Christmas in Italy Guide
Genoa's Christmas market on Piazzale Kennedy features traditional Christmas crafts and sweets, as well as food, wine, and Christmas cooking lessons. Get your FREE copy of Dream of Italy's Christmas in Italy Guide
